Traveling Driller Assistant

Cascade Home•Flint TWP, MI

About The Position

Cascade Drilling, LP is hiring a Traveling Driller Assistant. The position requires no prior experience, and prior experience with sonic, auger, rotary, or direct-push rigs is a plus but not required. The Flint location travels about 80% of the time, with projects varying across the Midwest and Northeast. Projects typically follow a 10-days-on, 4-days-off schedule, depending on project requirements; workdays may be 10–12 hours, and occasional weekend travel may be required. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. Employees work outdoors year-round on crews of two or three. The job includes operating and maintaining drilling rigs and other equipment, conducting physical labor, and following safety procedures. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements. Respiratory protection may be required based on site-specific safety plans or air-monitoring results; facial hair may need to be maintained to ensure a respirator seal. Cascade offers training, safety gear, opportunities for advancement, and encouragement to pursue roles and projects nationwide. Compensation and benefits include starting pay of $18–$21 per hour with no experience, or $21 per hour for candidates with a CDL A, paid leave and holidays, overtime potential, project-based bonuses, performance-based merit increases, and an employee referral bonus. CDL training reimbursement and pay increases after obtaining a CDL A are also available.

Requirements

Pass a drug test and receive satisfactory results from a background check; authorize a routine background check.
Have a valid driver’s license for the state of residence and satisfactory motor vehicle report results.
Obtain and maintain an interstate DOT Medical Card and meet Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Pass a HAZWOPER physical.
Verify legal authorization to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Wear respiratory protection when required by a site-specific Health and Safety Plan or air-monitoring results; facial hair may need to be maintained to ensure a proper respirator seal.
Maintain a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with sonic, auger, rotary, or direct-push rigs.
A CDL A; starting pay is higher for candidates who have one.

Responsibilities

Drive, operate, and maintain drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment.
Work outdoors year-round as part of a two- or three-person crew.
Solve problems and work productively as part of a team.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Conduct pre-trip inspections.
Perform physical labor, including shoveling drilling debris and transporting materials using proper lifting techniques.
Maintain all required certifications and training.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Great benefits at minimal cost to the employee.
Potential for overtime.
Project-based bonuses and performance-based merit increases.
Employee referral bonus of $2,000.
Reimbursement for attending CDL training school and pay increases after obtaining a CDL A.
Private hotel room at no cost for traveling employees and per diem.
Necessary safety gear provided.
State-of-the-art CORE Safety Training Program.